*Summary* The primary purpose of this Senior Research Assistant position is to process blood and tissue samples and prepare them for next-generation sequencing experiments. The secondary purpose is to maintain laboratory equipment, samples and reagents. *Key Function: * *Lab Duties: (40%)* Basic molecular and cellular biology experiments, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Western Blotting, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, cell culture and transfection Dissociate human tissue samples and prepare them for NGS compatible experiments Sequencing library preparations Imaging techniques and flow cytometry Performs cell culture work *Record Keeping/Data Management: (20%) * Assists with administrative responsibilities associated with collecting human tissue samples Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested Maintains records of human samples received, data produced and their location *General Lab organization & Lab Safety: (40%) * Aids and supports the PI in all their research and laboratory efforts Places orders for reagents, equipment, and other items as needed Train new members in research procedures and in the use of laboratory equipment Participate and help other lab members with ongoing projects in the lab Assist with preparation of grant applications and progress reports Assists with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and the overall organization of the lab Constructs, assembles and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment Maintains lab safety and organization Other duties as assigned *Education:* Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. Preferred: With preferred degree, one year of required experience. *Experience:* Required: Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. Preferred: Previous experience with molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, human tissue processing, and genomic assays It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information * Requisition ID: 175366 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,500 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 77,500 * FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Soft * Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: Yes \#LI-Hybrid